1. Patch notes + NEW BIOME! Available… now!
  2. Hello ISLANDERS,
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  5. We’ve got patch notes and a free content update!!!
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  7. The free content update is a brand new biome which is available to play… today!
  8. (check your platform for specifics)
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  11. The following patch notes are for build #3c74912d - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on!
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  13. ✅ This patch and new biome is now live on Steam (Windows)
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  15. ⌛ The new biome is live on all platforms, but the latest patch fixes and additions are coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo later on today. (Fixes coming soon™️).
  16. ⏳ Steam (Mac) is still pending previous patches, and will not receive the luminescent biome just yet. We’re sorry about the delay, and are working to resolve this ASAP!
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  18. Thank you in advance for your patience!
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  20. Patch notes
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  22. Fixed → issue where not all buildings would grant a score when using the Precious boon.
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  24. Fixed → Issue where score was not calculated correctly when undoing boons on Aurora islands.
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  26. Added → Luminescent biome 🍄🌊🌙
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  28. Added → New Sandbox items from the Luminescent biome (“trees” & flowers)
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  30. Added → A delay before the screensaver is activated, the delay has been increased to 3 minutes.
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  33. What is the new biome?
  34. The new biome is called Luminescent, inspired by Bioluminescence coastlines that light up the night!
  35. In the new Luminescent biome, you can find:
  36. - New trees (giant mushrooms!)
  37. - New flowers that glow (based on real flowers, Firefly Petunias!)
  38. - New blooming trees (giant mushrooms with glowing spots!)
  39. - A beautiful new biome that seems to be in a perpetual night 🌙
  40. - The new biome is available in 4 colour variations, red, blue, green and purple.
  41. Let us know what you think of the Luminescent biome, we hope that you all like it!
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  45. Where are the monthly challenges?
  46. We wanted to share a quick and honest update about post-launch content - especially Challenge Mode.
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  48. As you may have seen, there have been some changes behind the scenes in the wider organisation, which have made things a bit trickier when it comes to planning out content updates. Team structures have shifted a little, and that’s had a knock-on effect on how quickly we can get things out the door.
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  50. That said, We are still here, still excited, and still fully committed to supporting ISLANDERS: New Shores long-term. We’re doing our best to navigate the changes in a way that keeps the game and the community moving forward.
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  52. Our hope is to roll out the first version of challenge mode in the next free content update, but we want to take this moment to ask: what kind of challenge experience do you actually want? High-score hunts? Creative goals? We’re all ears.
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  54. Drop your thoughts in the comments - we’re reading everything, and your input will help us shape what is next.
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  56. Thank you so much for sticking with us!
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  58. - ISLANDERS team, and Coatsink 🏝️
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